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Officials recently laid the groundwork for a possible parcel tax, which might be on the ballot in 2011. Will you vote for the tax?

Yes. 18 votes, 24%    
 
No. 58 votes, 76%

Poll Results: Council says budget concerns might prevent An international piano competition from happening in Glendale. Should the city host the show?

Yes. The Junior Piano Competition would bring Glendale cultural prestige. 115 votes, 60%

No. In this economy, the city can’t commit to the event’s nearly $300,000 budget. 77 votes, 40%

Poll results: Unlike other airports across the country, travel at Bob Hope during Thanksgiving was a breeze, according to passengers. Will you choose the Burbank airport for December travel?

Yes. Bob Hope seems to be the better choice. (32 votes, 76%)

No. I’ll take my chances elsewhere. (10 votes, 24%)

Current poll: After a controversial stay in Burbank, an L.A. County-funded winter homeless shelter recently returned to downtown Glendale. Should the shelter have stayed in Burbank?

Yes.

No.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: Rent in Glendale continues to climb, even as other cities saw their rents decrease. Is Glendale worth it?

Yes. I’m willing to pay more to live in Glendale. (39 votes, 26%)

No. Glendale needs to get its rent in line with other cities. (113 votes, 74%)

Current poll: After a controversial stay in Burbank, an L.A. County-funded winter homeless shelter recently returned to downtown Glendale. Should the shelter have stayed in Burbank?

Yes.

No.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: Several California cities have sought ban on declawing cats, but state has spurned them. Should declawing be illegal?

(1) No. Declawing may be the only viable solution for some pet owners. (40 votes, 39%)

(2) Yes. Declawing can cause long-term pain for cats. (62 votes, 61%)

Current poll: Unlike other airports across the country, travel at Bob Hope during Thanksgiving was a breeze, according to passengers. Will you choose the Burbank airport for December travel?

Yes. Bob Hope seems to be the better choice.

No. I’ll take my chances elsewhere.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: A federal task force recommended against routine mammography screenings for women between the ages of 40 and 49. Do you agree?

Yes. I agree with the task force – mammograms should start with women older than 50 on a biannual basis. (18 votes, 16%)   

No. Screenings are important for women under 50. (92 votes, 84%)

Current poll: Rent in Glendale continues to climb, even as other cities saw their rents decrease. Is Glendale worth it?

Yes. I’m willing to pay more to live in Glendale.

No. Glendale needs to get its rent in line with other cities.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: Officials alarmed by a projected $21-billion shortfall. Are you?

Yes. That is a great deal of money and the state will have to further cut spending. (40 votes, 75%)

No. California has been in debt before. The economy will turn around and the state will follow. (13 votes, 25%)

Current poll: Several California cities have sought a ban on declawing cats, but state has spurned them. Should declawing be illegal?

No. Declawing may be the only viable solution for some pet owners.

Yes. Declawing can cause long-term pain for cats.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: Faced with higher premiums and reduced coverage for fires started by equipment failures, utilities are proposing higher fees. Should consumers have to pay more?

Yes. Companies need to recoup the uninsured costs from wildfires. (15 votes, 25%)

No. Companies should pay for the wildfire costs – not consumers. (44 votes, 75%)

Current poll: A federal task force recommended against routine mammography screenings for women between the ages of 40 and 49. Do you agree?

Yes. I agree with the task force – mammograms should start with women older than 50 on a biannual basis.

No. Screenings are important for women under 50.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: Officials are considering a parcel tax that could preserve teaching jobs, class sizes, and arts and athletic programs in Burbank schools. Would you pay the extra tax?

Yes. We need to pitch in during this budget crisis to keep our schools strong. (43 votes, 31%)

No. The government needs to learn to pay its own bills. (97 votes, 69%)

Current poll: Officials alarmed by a projected $21-billion shortfall. Are you?

Yes. That is a great deal of money and the state will have to further cut spending.

No. California has been in debt before. The economy will turn around and the state will follow.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: The success of Target’s new produce sections has laid the groundwork for the company to add fresh fruits and vegetables at its Glendale store by next year. Will you shop for produce at Target?

Yes. This will make shopping more convenient. (36 votes, 36%)

No. I prefer to buy produce from a grocer. (64 votes, 64%)

Current poll: Faced with higher premiums and reduced coverage for fires started by equipment failures, utilities are proposing higher fees. Should consumers have to pay more?

Yes. Companies need to recoup the uninsured costs from wildfires.

No. Companies should pay for the wildfire costs – not consumers.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: A group of protestors recently said the media is doing a poor job of covering the president and his “socialist agenda.” Do you agree?

(1) Yes. The media hasn’t truly examined Obama’s plans and I worry about the direction of this country. (164 votes, 50%)

(2) No. The protestors complaints are unfounded; Obama doesn’t have a “socialist agenda.” (161 votes, 50%)

Current poll: What do you think of the new look?

I like it – the new design looks more modern.

I’m not a fan – I prefer the classic Burbank Leader style.

Redesign? What redesign?

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: Police arrested protesters at health insurer CIGNA after they refused to leave the lobby of the Glendale building while chanting slogans like “Patients, not profits.” Are these tactics affective?

(1) Yes. Protests and arrests draw attention to the health-care reform debate. Extreme times call for extreme measures. (63 votes, 58%)

(2) No. These stunts don’t foster discussion between the public and insurers. It’s time to rethink the strategy. (45 votes, 42%)

Current poll: The Glendale News-Press launched a print redesign. What do you think of the new look?

I like it – the new design looks more modern.

I’m not a fan – I prefer the classic News-Press style.

Redesign? What redesign?

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. of polluting the surrounding area with chromium 6. Do you think the lawsuit is valid?

(1) No. Disney officials have denied the charges levied in the lawsuits, citing a soil investigation that found chromium levels well within California and EPA regulations. (14 votes, 34%)

(2) Yes. I side with the plaintiffs who allege that for decades Disney pumped groundwater for its air-cooling system and added chemicals. (27 votes, 66%)

Current poll: A group of protestors recently said the media is doing a poor job of covering the president and his “socialist agenda.” Do you agree?

Yes. The media hasn’t truly examined Obama’s plans and I worry about the direction of this country.

No. The protestors complaints are unfounded; Obama doesn’t have a “socialist agenda.”

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: Residents and mobile carriers will get their first chance to weigh in on a draft ordinance meant to regulate the placement of cellular antennas. Should Glendale be able to deny permits for antennas if they aren’t keeping with the city’s aesthetic?

(1) Yes. The city should require carriers to not only prove why they need to place their antennas at desired locations, and face denial if their proposals are deemed unsightly. (40 votes, 56%)

(2) No. This gives the city too much control over cellular antennas – we don’t do this for similar services, why single out mobile phone carriers? (32 votes, 44%)

Current poll: Police arrested protesters at health insurer CIGNA after they refused to leave the lobby of the Glendale building while chanting slogans like “Patients, not profits.” Are these tactics affective?

Yes. Protests and arrests draw attention to the health-care reform debate. Extreme times call for extreme measures.

No. These stunts don’t foster discussion between the public and insurers. It’s time to rethink the strategy.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: A city commission has blocked the promotion of a Burbank Police lieutenant because he was named in an FBI probe into excessive force allegations. Do you agree with the commission?

(1) No. The commission hasn’t denied this kind of promotion before. Let the police promote who they choose. (36 votes, 27%)

(2) Yes. The commission shouldn’t appoint someone who might be prosecuted for police misconduct, even if it means they don’t have all positions filled. (98 votes, 73%)

Current poll: A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. of polluting the surrounding area with chromium 6. Do you think the lawsuit is valid?

No. Disney officials have denied the charges levied in the lawsuits, citing a soil investigation that found chromium levels well within California and EPA regulations.

Yes. I side with the plaintiffs who allege that for decades Disney pumped groundwater for its air-cooling system and added chemicals.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: Metrolink agreed to pay $30 million to settle 90% of the lawsuits filed against it in the aftermath of a 2005 derailment that killed 11 passengers on the Glendale border. Is $30 million enough?

(1) No. After the crash, 150 complaints were filed, including wrongful death lawsuits. Metrolink did much more damage to people’s lives. (17 votes, 24%)

(2) Yes. Most of the cases filed did not involve critical injuries – let’s not drag out this litigation any further. (55, votes 76%)

Current poll: Residents and mobile carriers will get their first chance to weigh in on a draft ordinance meant to regulate the placement of cellular antennas. Should Glendale be able to deny permits for antennas because they aren’t keeping with the city’s aesthetics?

Yes. The city should require carriers to not only prove why they need to place their antennas at desired locations, and face denial if their proposals are deemed unsightly.

No. This gives the city too much control over cellular antennas – we don’t do this for similar services, why single out mobile phone carriers?

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: Residents threatened by tree branches seek claims for damages, but are often deferred to small-claims court. Should the city be held more accountable for falling branches?

(1) No. Only if the city creates or maintains dangerous conditions and has been notified to correct the problem. (21 votes, 34%)

(2) Yes. The city needs to do a better job of policing public spaces instead of waiting for limbs to fall. (41 votes, 66%)

Current poll: A city commission has blocked the promotion of a Burbank Police lieutenant because he was named in an FBI probe into excessive force allegations. Do you agree with the commission?

No. The commission hasn’t denied this kind of promotion before. Let the police promote who they choose.

Yes. The commission shouldn’t appoint someone who might be prosecuted for police misconduct, even if it means they don’t have all positions filled.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: The Glendale News-Press news rack was taken over the weekend. Do you think we’ll get it back?

(1) Yes. In Glendale, items are often returned or found by police. (5 votes, 19%)

(2) No. The news rack is long gone. (21 votes, 81%)

Current poll: Metrolink agreed to pay $30 million to settle 90% of the lawsuits filed against it in the aftermath of a 2005 derailment that killed 11 passengers on the Glendale border. Is $30 million enough?

No. After the crash, 150 complaints were filed, including wrongful death lawsuits. Metrolink did much more damage to people’s lives.

Yes. Most of the cases filed did not involve critical injuries – let’s not drag out this litigation further.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Poll results: Should President Obama’s recent address have been shown in schools?

Yes. It was beneficial for students to watch the address on education. (10 votes, 67%)

No. The address was not appropriate school viewing. (2 votes, 13%)

Yes. But only with parental consent. (3 votes, 20%)

Current poll: Burbank firefighters agree to forgo pay raises for the coming year. Do you?

Yes. In this time of economic crisis, cuts need to be made.

No. Burbank firefighters should be allowed a pay raise.

Maybe. Firefighters should get a raise, but only if officials can make cuts elsewhere.

Cast your vote now at BurbankLeader.com.

Poll results: Are you concerned about contracting swine flu this fall?

(1) Yes. I’m obsessively washing my hands and taking every precaution. (6 votes, 13%)

(2) No. I believe this flu season will be no worse than it was in the past. (24 votes, 51%)

(3) Not sure. I’m concerned, but believe there is more hype than danger. (17 votes, 36%)

Current poll: Do you think the city should impose a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries?

Yes. Medical marijuana dispensaries should remain prohibited in Glendale.

No. The city should make way for medical marijuana dispensaries.

Doesn’t matter. There are already dispensaries nearby.

Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.